ShyftLabs

ShyftLabs

Senior AI Engineer

Toronto, Ontario · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$160kDetected 91 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonNode.jsDistributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentSQLAWSGCPCloud PlatformsAPI DevelopmentGraphQLRESTMachine LearningTensorFlowPyTorchscikit-learnData ScienceLLMsMLOpsAgileResearchCommunication

About the role

  • ShyftLabs is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to sit at the intersection of AI/ML engineering and backend platform development.
  • You'll work closely with Product, Architecture, and cross-functional engineering teams to integrate intelligent capabilities into our next generation of data-driven platforms, while also contributing to the scalable backend infrastructure that powers them.

Responsibilities

  • Experience integrating LLM APIs and building AI-driven features into web or platform applications
  • Deep experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and distributed services
  • We're building something big, and we want you on the journey with us.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience building scalable, production-grade software systems
  • 2+ years of hands-on AI/ML engineering experience, including deploying models into production environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field
  • Strong expertise in Python, with hands-on experience using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js, with exposure to GraphQL
  • Proficiency with SQL and hands-on experience with cloud platforms, GCP or AWS (e.g., S3, Lambda, RDS, EC2)
  • Familiarity with MLOps best practices and tools for model monitoring, versioning, and deployment
  • Strong understanding of software design patterns, system architecture, and data flow design
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly
  • Experience working in Agile/Kanban environments with a strong grasp of the full SDLC

Nice to have

  • Why You'll Love Working at ShyftLabs
  • At ShyftLabs, your work matters.
  • We're a growing data product company making a big impact with Fortune 500 clients and as we scale, you'll have the chance to shape solutions, influence strategy, and grow your career alongside us.

Skills

  • Access extensive learning and development resources to keep leveling up your skills.
  • Inclusion at ShyftLabs
  • ShyftLabs is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Compensation

  • Why You'll Love Working at ShyftLabs
  • At ShyftLabs, your work matters.
  • We're a growing data product company making a big impact with Fortune 500 clients and as we scale, you'll have the chance to shape solutions, influence strategy, and grow your career alongside us.
  • Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
  • Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid model with three days per week in our Toronto office.
  • Downtown Toronto Office: Work in the heart of the city.

Benefits

  • We cover 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and your dependents which means no out-of-pocket costs.
  • Growth & Learning: Access extensive learning and development resources to keep leveling up your skills.
  • We encourage applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, and nationality to apply.

Equal opportunity

  • If you require accommodation during the interview process, let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

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